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Sure, hard work is one element of a successful business. But it is not all. Most successful businessmen do more than work hard. What do they do? They keep themselves aware about important events in the country that could potentially affect their businesses.

Truly wise businessmen study industry happenings and execute strategies in order to keep their businesses sailing steady through the winds of economic and political changes that are happening everyday around the country. Be like them. Keep yourself updated about the most important events that are happening in the business landscape. Read the most important events in the country from our news reports.

US Pending Home Sales Spike Up by 5.2 Percent in July (9/2/2010 8:07:52 AM)
Pending home sales in the United States took an unexpected turn, recording a 5.2 percent increase in July as tax credit-related programs expired in April.
HP Beats Dell’s Offer for 3PAR (9/2/2010 7:05:29 AM)
In a bidding war of two computer giants, Hewlett-Packard Co. has reigned supreme over its rival Dell Inc. after raising its bid offer to $2.4 billion for the acquisition of data storage company 3PAR Inc.
US Jobless Claims Drop, Productivity Slides Down (9/2/2010 6:50:47 AM)
A new data released by the US Labor Department showed that filings for unemployment claims have declined by 6, 000 to over 472, 000 last week.
Toyota Eyes 5M Hybrid Vehicle Sales by 2015 (8/25/2010 9:18:58 AM)
Under its five-year environmental action plan, Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest carmaker, announced its plan to sell at least 5 million hybrid units by 2015, as the company beefs hybrid production and development in all its vehicle models.
Dell Sells $100 Smartphone on a 2-Year AT&T Contract (8/25/2010 8:12:50 AM)
As the world market for traditional personal computers shrink, Dell now eyes major smartphone market shares with the launching of its highly-anticipated Aero mobile device, which sells under $100 in a two-year AT&T contract and runs on a Google Inc. Android operating system.
Burger King Income Drops 17 Percent in Q4 (8/24/2010 8:20:38 AM)
Due to higher prices in packaging equipment and ingredients, fast-food giant Burger King said that its fourth-quarter net income slipped by 17 percent to $49 million from $58.9 million last year.
AIG Pays $4 Billion in Gov’t Debt (8/23/2010 9:40:02 AM)
After selling $4.4 billion shares of its aircraft leasing unit International Lease Finance Corp to its investors, insurance giant American International Group (AIG) said that it was able to pay at least $3.9 billion debt to the US government, reducing total bailout amount it owes to just $15 billlion.
Existing Homes Sales Drop to Record Low in July (8/23/2010 8:34:39 AM)
Previously owned home sales in the US has slipped further to 27.2 percent, the lowest in over 15 years, as unemployment continued to hit record-low, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday.
Intel Acquires McAfee in a $7.7B Deal, Eyes New Market beyond PC (8/20/2010 9:31:44 AM)
Capital IQ, a division company of Standard & Poor’s, said on Wednesday that Intel Corp. has bought software security firm McAfee for $7.7 billion dollars, the biggest acquisition in the chipmaker’s 42-year history. Intel plans to integrate McAfee security system with its chips.
iPad Wait Period Now Down to a Week (8/20/2010 8:14:04 AM)
The wait time for the Apple iPad tablet computer has now been shortened from almost two week to just three to five working days, Apple announced on its website. Users, according to the posting, can now have their own iPad at the quickest time possible after ordering online.
Deere Posts 47 Percent Profit Increase in Q3 (8/18/2010 9:51:44 AM)
Home Depot Posts Higher Q2 Profit, Revenue Falls (8/18/2010 8:49:59 AM)
Jambool Reveals Google Acquisition (8/16/2010 9:18:28 AM)
Dell Plans to Buy 3Par for $1.13B (8/16/2010 8:11:18 AM)
Investors Watching Closely Retail Effects on Stocks (8/15/2010 10:12:37 AM)
Feds Accuse Apple Manager of Leaking Company Secrets (8/15/2010 9:07:22 AM)
McDonald’s to Hold Job Fair (8/15/2010 8:54:44 AM)
Student Lender Nelnet Agrees to Pay $55M Settlement (8/14/2010 8:00:10 AM)
PayPal Wants to Simplify Micropayment Online (8/13/2010 10:18:13 AM)
GM Sets IPO Earlier than Schedule - Source (8/13/2010 9:16:49 AM)
Oracle Sues Google over Android Infringement (8/13/2010 8:14:28 AM)
GM Posts $1.33B Profit in Q2 (8/12/2010 9:57:57 AM)
McDonald’s Spends $258,000 for Lobbying in Q4 (8/12/2010 8:52:36 AM)
US Transport Department Clears Toyota on Other Alleged Defects (8/11/2010 9:10:38 AM)
Nestle Raises Outlook after Posting $5B First-Half Profit (8/11/2010 8:43:03 AM)
Trade Deficit Widens by 18.8 Percent in June (8/11/2010 7:31:44 AM)
Taco Bell Linked to Salmonella Outbreak (8/10/2010 10:55:09 AM)
Oracle CEO Blasts HP Board for Hurd’s Ouster (8/10/2010 9:49:14 AM)
Skype Files $100-Million IPO (8/10/2010 8:42:46 AM)
Becoming Buy to Let Mortgage Lender (8/9/2010 11:05:26 PM)
Ford Eyes Investment Grade Rating Anew – Wall Street (8/9/2010 9:47:04 AM)
Chrysler May Raise Outlook Despite Quarterly Loss (8/9/2010 8:47:06 AM)
7-Eleven Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Pays $10,000 (8/7/2010 11:01:33 AM)
More Jobs Needed to Fuel Recovery, Lift Consumer Spending (8/7/2010 8:05:35 AM)
Fannie Mae Asks Less Bailout Money from Government (8/7/2010 7:10:40 AM)
Indonesia Plans to Join Countries Mulling “BlackBerry Ban” (8/4/2010 10:27:12 AM)
Obama Admin Approves $600M Housing Aid in 5 States (8/4/2010 8:37:25 AM)
Taco Bell Introduces New Meals (8/4/2010 7:31:08 AM)
Service Sector Edges Slightly in July (8/4/2010 6:38:11 AM)
Android Outsells iPhone – Nielsen (8/3/2010 9:31:37 AM)
GM Sales in China Rise 22.2 percent in July (8/3/2010 8:39:27 AM)
US Economic Recovery Loses Steam (8/2/2010 10:46:45 AM)
Pizza Hut to Pay 10.8 Million Over Lawsuit (8/2/2010 9:41:49 AM)
BlackBerry Users May Face Service Cutoff in UAE, Saudi (8/2/2010 9:35:11 AM)
Spending Cuts by Rich People Drag Down Economy (8/2/2010 7:19:20 AM)
US Justice Dept to Sue Oracle Over Contract Frauds (7/31/2010 9:14:57 PM)
US Economic Growth Slows Down in Q2 (7/31/2010 11:22:55 AM)
Microsoft Eyes Tablet PC Market (7/30/2010 11:16:47 AM)
Rumored RIM “BlackPad” to be Unveiled in November – Bloomberg (7/30/2010 8:40:43 AM)
Domino's Pizza Reports Stronger Q2 Sales (7/29/2010 10:07:22 AM)

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